Monday, November 25, 2013

Today is the prelude of God's pleasure and the proclamation of
man's salvation. The Virgin is clearly made manifest in the temple of
God and foretells Christ to all. Let us also cry out to her with mighty
voice, "Hail, fulfillment of the Creator's dispensation."

Kontakion in the Fourth Tone

Today, the most pure temple of the Savior, the precious bridal
chamber and Virgin, the sacred treasure of God, enters the house of the
Lord, bringing the grace of the Divine Spirit. The Angels of God praise
her. She is the heavenly tabernacle.